Computing (CertHE)

1 Year

Duration

CertHE

Level

Cardiff

Campus

Criminology

Subject

Program Overview

This course offers a strong foundation in modern policing, focusing on key topics essential for effective law enforcement today. You'll develop the skills to make sound decisions under pressure, apply discretion when handling offenders, and use evidence-based strategies in real-world scenarios. Designed to prepare you for the demands of 21st-century policing, the program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical practice, and informed response.

Curriculum & Modules

Year One – Level 4 (CertHE)

• Criminal Law (20 credits; component pass)

• Evidence-based Approaches to Policing Decisions (20 credits; component pass)

• Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; component pass; Graduate Attributes Framework module)

• Preparing for Professional Policing (20 credits; component pass)

• Response Policing (20 credits; component pass).

What You'll Go On To Do

This course is developed in partnership with professionals from the public and legal sectors, ensuring practical, career-focused content. We work closely with South Wales Police, Gwent, and Dyfed Powys Police to offer volunteer opportunities that provide real-world experience and boost employability. Students also benefit from links with public sector organisations and local legal firms, opening doors to valuable work placements. Whether you're aiming to join the police or pursue further studies in criminal justice, this course equips you with the skills, insight, and experience to stand out.

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Study Mode

Full-time on campus

Intakes

January, May, and September

Fees

£9000/year

Entry Requirements

N/A

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary